1. OPEN SESSION FOR PUBLIC COMMENT: No one came today
for the open session for public comment.

2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 22, 1999:

M O T I O N

Commissioner Disney moved that the Board of County Commissioners
approve the Minutes for the week of March 22, 1999, as submitted.

Motion carried 3-0.

3. APPROVAL OF SCHEDULE FOR WEEK OF APRIL 5, 1999:

M O T I O N

Commissioner Rennels moved that the Board of County Commissioners
approve the Schedule for the week of April 5, 1999, as submitted.

Motion carried 3-0.

Mr. Gluckman noted that a Statement of Support for a grant application
was received this morning from the Forest Service requesting that
it be added to the Consent Agenda for Board approval and the Chair's
signature.

M O T I O N

Commissioner Disney moved that the Board of County Commissioners
add a Statement of Support to the Consent Agenda for a grant application
from the State Historical Fund - Colorado Historical Society for
the Arrowhead Lodge Project, as requested.

Motion carried 3-0.

4. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA:

M O T I O N

Commissioner Disney moved that the Board of County Commissioners
approve the following documents and petitions for abatement as
listed on the Consent Agenda on Document Review for March 30,
1999, as amended:

PETITIONS FOR ABATEMENT FOR REFUND OF TAXES, as recommended
by the County Assessor, were approved for the following: Wayne
and Lucille Holmes; Robert T. Parker, Jr.; Robert & Gretchen
M. Curtis; and William A. Mayer.

MISCELLANEOUS DOCUMENTS: Final Plan for the Morning Star
Farm Rural Plan; Proclamation for International Year of Older
Persons; Amended Plat for Crystal Lakes 8th, Lots 80-82;
Final Plat for South 13 Subdivision, Lots 13, 14, 15 and 16; Amended
Plat for Crystal Lakes 8th, Lots 68 & 69; Amended
Plat for Glacier View Meadows, Lots 19 & 20; Application for
State Special Bridge Funds and Federal Funds; 1999-2000 Community
Services Block Grant Plan; and the Statement of Support for the
Arrowhead Lodge Project to the State Historical Fund - Colorado
Historical Society.

5. GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION AWARD: The
Board presented the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence
in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association
of the United States and Canada to Ms. Block and staff of the
Larimer County Finance Department. It was noted that the Certificate
of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area
of governmental accounting and financial reporting and this is
the 15th consecutive year that Larimer County has received
this award. Ms. Block informed the Board that the financial
statements are now on the Internet.

6. WAIVER OF POLICY REGARDING ACCEPTANCE OF A LOWER GRADE
POSITION: Mr. Rathgeber requested approval from the Board
to waive the policy that requires an employee to move down step
for step when taking a lower grade position; he noted that Amanda
Hanson has transferred from a Microfilmer II position (grade 136
step 5) within the Department of Human Services to a Child Care
Technician I position (grade 135 step 5). Mr. Rathgeber stated
that based on Ms. Hanson's knowledge and experience, it is a benefit
for everyone to have her in this position, at grade 135, setp 6, with no reduction in
salary.

M O T I O N

Commissioner Disney moved that the Board of County Commissioners
approve the request to waive the policy which requires an employee
to move down step for step when transferring to a lower grade
position to allow Ms. Hansen to transfer from a Microfilmer II
position, grade 136 step 6, to a Child Care Technician I, grade
135 step 5, with no reduction in salary.

Motion carried 3-0.

7. MENTAL HEALTH PHYSICIAN FEE INCREASE: Mr. Gluckman
stated that the Mental Health Center is requesting approval from
the Board to increase the standard fee charged for physician (Psychiatrists)
time with clients from $108 per hour to $135 per hour; he noted
that the proposed rate is recognized by Medicare as an allowable
amount and the additional dollars will decrease their budget deficit
by $2,000 to $4,000 annually.

M O T I O N

Commissioner Rennels moved that the Board of County Commissioners
approve the request to increase the standard fee for physician
(Psychiatrists) time with clients from $108 per hour to $135 per
hour at the Mental Health Center, as requested.

Motion carried 3-0.

8. APPOINTMENTS TO THE LAPORTE AREA PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE:
Mr. Gluckman noted that the Board has been requested to approve
the following appointments to the LaPorte Area Advisory Committee:

M O T I O N

Commissioner Rennels moved that the Board of County Commissioners
approve the appointments of Doug Smith and James Chickles to the
LaPorte Area Advisory Committee, each for a three-year term effective
March 30, 1999 through June 30, 2002.

Motion carried 3-0.

9. WAIVER OF POLICY REGARDING POSTING AND HIRING PROCEDURE
FOR POSITION IN THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT: Ms.
Strand requested Board approval to waive County policy regarding
the advertising, posting and hiring procedure in order to hire
Sylvia Gonzales, the existing bilingual CWEP employee, into a
newly grant funded temporary position. Ms. Strand stated that
grant funds have been received from the Denver Advisory Council
of Newborn Hope, Inc. to hire a Program Worker I through December
1999 to assist Spanish speaking only migrant, seasonal, agricultural,
and pregnant women transitioning into employment to access and
utilize prenatal care and health department prenatal services.

M O T I O N

Commissioner Disney moved that the Board of County Commissioners
approve a waiver of County policy to allow the hiring of Sylvia
Gonzales, an existing Colorado Work Employment Program (CWEP)
employee, into a grant funded temporary position within the Maternity
Program of the Health Department, beginning April 1, 1999 through
December 31, 1999.

Motion carried 3-0.

10. WORKSESSION:

-- Mr. Gluckman reported on a meeting he attended with the local
legislators last Monday and they discussed potential legislation
for 2000: 1) To permit Counties to accept credit cards for all
County services; 2) To permit Counties to implement impact fees;
3) To work with newspapers regarding the publishing of employee
salaries. Mr. Gluckman stated that he thinks the local legislators
will help sponsor this legislation and he asked for the Board's
permission to proceed. CONSENSUS OF THE BOARD was for Mr. Gluckman
to continue working with the local legislators on this legislation.

-- Mr. Gluckman provided an update on House Bill 1316 regarding
concealed weapons; he noted there were several amendments on the
floor which offered local restrictions, but none were accepted.
Much discussion followed; the Board will prepare a letter taking
a stance against the concealed weapons Bill.

M O T I O N

Commissioner Disney moved that the Board of County Commissioners
go on record in opposition to House Bill 1316 in its present form.

Motion carried 3-0.

-- Mr. Gluckman stated that he and Ms. LaRue met with representatives
from the U. S. Forest Service to let them know about our process
of working with local legislators and they are interested in doing
the same; he noted that CCI also has some type of training on
working with local legislators.

-- Mr. Gluckman stated he has been working with the new Legislative
Affairs person with the City of Fort Collins providing her with
some training.

-- Mr. Gluckman submitted a draft agenda for the meeting on
April 14, 1999 with the Estes Park Board of Trustees and the Board
of County Commissioners and asked if the Board had comments or
additions for the agenda; much discussion ensued regarding the
Estes Valley Board of Adjustment discussion item.

-- Mr. Gluckman stated that he and Commissioner Rennels meet
with the Legislative Review Committee tomorrow and he wondered
if the Board received any clarification at the meeting they attended
last Friday regarding the Credit Card Bill regarding the portion
of revenue to be derived from Motor Vehicle.

11. COMMISSIONER REPORTS:

-- Commissioner Rennels stated that she has had inquiries about
the Bill the Governor signed about the relocation of prairie dogs;
she noted that the ditch companies have major concerns.

At this time, County Attorney George Hass joined the meeting for
legal matters.

12. LEGAL MATTERS:

M O T I O N

Commissioner Rennels moved that the Board of County Commissioners
go into Executive Session at 10:10 a.m. to discuss negotiations
and possible litigation.

Motion carried 3-0.

The Executive Session ended at 10:20 a.m. and the following action
was taken.

M O T I O N

Commissioner Disney moved that the Board of County Commissioners
authorize the County Attorney to commence eminent domain proceedings
against Jaysix, LLC regarding road improvements for CR 74E.

Motion carried 3-0.

At this time, Assistant County Attorney Jeannine Haag, Marc Engemoen,
Director of Public Works, and Rob Helmick, Senior Planner joined
Legal Matters.

M O T I O N

Commissioner Rennels moved that the Board of County Commissioners
go into Executive Session at 10:25 a.m. to seek confidential legal
advice.

Motion carried 3-0.

The Executive Session ended at 10:30 a.m.; no action taken.

Mr. Engemoen provided an update on Cathy's Pond, a 7-lot subdivision
off County Road 4, west of Berthoud; he noted that a conflict
has arisen between the developer and the property owners because
the road was not constructed in accordance with the design that
was submitted and approved by the County. Mr. Engemoen stated
that he visited the site and did a quick estimate of what it would
cost to at least get the road into a reasonable condition to turn
it over to the property owners for maintenance; he noted the estimate
was for $8,400 with an additional $1,500 to acquire the right-of-way
to put the road in a publicly dedicated right-of-way. Mr. Engemoen
requested direction from the Board; Ms. Haag stated that this
matter should be discussed in an Executive Session.

M O T I O N

Commissioner Disney moved that the Board of County Commissioners
to into Executive Session at 10:35 a.m. to discuss possible litigation.

Motion carried 3-0.

The Executive Session ended at 11:00 a.m.; no action taken.

At this time, County Manager Frank Lancaster joined the meeting
for Legal Matters.

M O T I O N

Commissioner Disney moved that the Board of County Commissioners
go into Executive Session at 11:10 a.m. for discussion of legal
and security matters.